Crab Boil

Ingredients

• 10 ounces andouille sausage cut into 1-inch rounds
• 1 pound baby artichokes trimmed halved ( 8 small)
• 3  bay leaves 
• 2 sticks butter softened
• 3 pounds live crab 
• 1 pound ears of corn cut into thirds
• 1  baguette french sliced
• 1 tablespoon parsley fresh finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 3  green onions fresh sliced for garnish (or your favorite herb
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as crystal
• 6 servings hot sauce 
• 1  jalapeño diced
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt 
• 1.5 cups cippolini onions peeled halved
• 1 tablespoon parmesan 
• 1 pound potatoes red
• 6 servings salt and freshly cracked pepper black
• 1  scallion minced
• 3 tablespoons crab boil spice mix such as zatarain's
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• pot
• broiler
• colander

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. In a small stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat.
3. Saute the artichokes, sausage and onions until lightly colored, about 5 minutes.
4. Add 12 cups (3 quarts) water, the potatoes, crab boil spice mix, salt, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaves and jalapenos. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, add the corn and cover. Cook until the corn is tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Add the crab and cook about 7 minutes. Strain the boil through a colander. Plate immediately on a large serving dish.
6. Garnish with sliced green onions or your favorite fresh herb.
7. Serve with the Garlic Bread.
8. Position an oven rack in the top of the oven and preheat the broiler.
9. In a small bowl, mix the butter together with the Parmesan, parsley, garlic and scallions; add hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
10. Spread the butter mixture on both halves of the baguette.
11. Place on a sheet pan and toast under the broiler, about 2 minutes.